Reaction has been swift after a federal jury imposed the death sentence on Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev.

Tsarnaev was sentenced to death Friday for his role in the 2013 terror attack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

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"I hope this verdict provides a small amount of closure to the survivors, families and all impacted by the violent and tragic events surrounding the 2013 Boston Marathon," Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said. "We will forever remember and honor those who lost their lives and were affected by those senseless acts of violence on our city. Today, more than ever, we know that Boston is a city of hope, strength and resilience that can overcome any challenge."

Gov. Charlie Baker held a news conference shortly after the sentence was handed down and said it was the jury's decision to make -- and it made its call.

"I think every time somebody runs the marathon, it will be impossible for this to be too far from their minds," Baker said. "The marathon has certainly changed forever ... and that by definition, I suppose, changes Boston."

Liz Norden's sons both lost a leg in the bombing and was asked about closure after the sentence was handed down.

"After watching my two sons put a leg on each day, I don't know about closure, but I can tell you it feels like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders."

Marathon bombing victim Rebekah Gregory took to Twitter after the sentence was announced.

"Completely numb and waiting anxiously for the day this is really over," she wrote. "My heart and prayers are with my Boylston Street family."

Carlos Arredondo came to the aid of Jeff Bauman immediately after the explosion.

"We have an enormous amount of respect for the jury and their hard work," he said in a statement. "The trial and sentencing was a painful but necessary process. As always our thoughts today are with the victims, their families, the survivors and all those affected by this heinous act. We fully support the jury's decision and thank them for their dedicated service. We also want to thank and recognize the city of Boston, the staff at the federal courthouse and the public at large for their support throughout the past two years."

Sydney Corcoran was injured in the bombing and her mother lost both of her legs.

"My mother and I think that now he will go away and we will be able to move on," she said. "Justice. In his own words, 'An eye for an eye.'"

"Tsarnaev is an unrepentant terrorist held to account by a justice system that provides due process of law even to those who commit the most horrific offenses," U.S. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Carlin said. "We extend our deepest sympathies to all those affected, and hope the conclusion of this trial provides an important measure of justice to those still healing."

Attorney General Maura Healey said thoughts were with the survivors and victims of the bombing.

"I want to thank the jurors for their service to our Commonwealth and our country. What is clear is that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev tried to strike fear in the heart of a city, and failed miserably," she said in a statement. "While this trial may be completed, we will never forget those that we lost and the strength and resilience that our community showed in the face of such evil."

Another bombing victim, Celeste Corcoran, said there was relief, but no happiness.

"I feel like this is the right verdict. He did this to himself. He is a psychopath," she said.

Karen Brassard was injured with her family in the bombing.

"Today feels different only because it feels more complete," she said. "Right now, it feels like we can take a breath. We can breathe again."

Not everyone was happy with the sentence that was handed down. Tsarnaev's family also released statements and were disappointed with what took place Friday.